All Flag pictures depict flags flying, from the viewer's point of view, from left to right

The shape and flag ratio of the Algerian flag is described as 1:2 ( length twice the height )

The lefthalf of the flag ( viewer's left side ) is called the Hoist and pictures the green half

The right half of the flag is called the Fly and pictures the white color

The emblem on the Algerian flag pictures a red crescent and star centered over the two-color boundary

The Meaning & History of the Algerian Flag - The Algerian crescent has become an Islamic symbol

Flag Terminology - Did you Know ?

The design and description uses specific flag terminology based on Heraldic principles

Animal blazons should always appear with the heads facing the flag - staff side

The Study of the Flags is called Vexillology

Your interest in flags makes you a Vexillologist!

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Flag History & Evolution:

The idea of flying a flag grew from the requirements of ancient warfare and the battlefield

Shields were painted with emblems to identify Friend or Foe

Warriors needed to know where their leaders were - the custom of carrying a pole was adopted

An emblem such as a shield, animal or religious device was attached to the pole for identification

The emblems were also used for identity and to cover suits of armour - Coats of Arms were born

These emblems were the forerunners of modern flags

The Romans were the first to use a cloth flag - they were square and fastened to cross bars at the end of spears - the idea of fastening a flag to the side of a pole soon followed

The strict rules of Heraldry are still used when designing an emblem and creating a modern flag

Algerian Flag Etiquette

Algerian Flag etiquette is very strict and is is essential that Flag protocols and rules are followed correctly

Basic Flag Etiquette applies to all nations, including Algerian as follows:

Etiquette relating to the order of precedence for the flag

National Flag of Algerian

State Flag of Algerian

Military Flag of Algerian (in order of creation date)

Other Flag of Algerian

The United Nations uses alphabetical order when presenting a national flag including the Algerian Flag. Their flag etiquette ensures that no one country's flag has precedence over another country's flag

The National flag of Algerian should never be flown above another national flag on the same staff as this would suggest superiority, or conversely, inferiority of one flag, or Nation, over another

The Algerian flag should never be allowed to drag along the ground

A tattered or faded flag of Algerian should be removed and replaced with a new flag

A Flag of Algerian, when in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning in private with all due care and respect

Terminology & Etiquette in Algerian Flag display

Hoist - the act or function of raising the Algerian flag, as on a rope

Half Staff or Half Mast - the Algerian flag is hoisted to half of the potential height of the flag pole to denote grief and mourning

Performed by first raising the Algerian flag to the top, then lowering the Algerian Flag halfway

Manner of hoisting - The Algerian flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously

No disrespect should be shown to the Algerian flag

The Algerian flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a manner as to permit the Flag to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way

The Algerian flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing on the flag of any nature

The Algerian flag should be hoisted first and lowered last

International Flag relating to Algerian Flag usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace

We hope that the presentation of facts and information regarding Algerian Flag Etiquette has provided a useful resource.

We hope that the presentation of facts and information regarding the Algerian Flag and Country has provided a useful educational resource. To improve your knowledge of Flags and Vexillology still further check out the Flag and Nations Index and test your knowledge with our interactive, multi-choice, picture-based Flag Trivia Quiz Game!